Countries

Islamic headscarves banned in schools in more and more countries. From Paris to Pristina

This September Austria became yet another European country to restrict religious dress in schools. Yet another – because France, Belgium and Kosovo came before it, and others, judging by the debates under way, will follow.

The most heavily mined countries call for holding aggressors accountable for mine terror

Is the Ottawa Convention still relevant? Why does the aggressor bear no responsibility for civilian deaths and injuries caused by landmines? What should be done to reform international security treaties?